NHTSARecalled Jan 10, 2017 · #17V023000
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2012 Model S vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Product details
- Product
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
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What you should do
Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.